Zach Hyman Scores To Secure First Career 50-Goal Season

The Oilers winger has had his best goal-scoring season of his career this season as playing on a line with Connor McDavid has unlocked a new level for the 31-year-old. Today he accomplished a serious milestone as he scored his 50th goal of the season. This is not only his first career 50-goal season, but it is his first 40-goal season as well. His previous career high came last season when he found the back of the net 36 times.

The moment was extra special for Hyman who has been an underdog throughout his journey in hockey. What made it extra cool was the fact that his teammates were so excited for him. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard in particular were showering Hyman in love after the goal.

Hyman revealed that his life up to this moment has not been easy as it sounds like those around him didn't believe in his abilities as a hockey player. This was made evident when the Toronto Maple Leafs let Hyman walk in free agency despite his wishes to stay with the team.

Of course, one team's loss is another team's gain. The Edmonton Oilers pounced on the opportunity to sign Hyman, giving him a seven-year contract that has not-so-quietly become one of the best value deals in the entire NHL. The Oilers are lucky to have Hyman on such a team-friendly deal as both Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid are coming towards the end of their deals. Both players are due substantial raises which could make it very difficult for the team to keep this core together in the long-run. One thing is for sure though, Zach Hyman is going to be an Oiler for a long time.